Each organization should develop common-sense policies that fit their needs. But, Bill Detwiler believes there's almost always a way to work a personal use clause into any policy. Does your company allow a little personal use of the corporate network?

Unless above-normal security is required, I've always been a fan of "reasonable" personal use clauses in acceptable computer/internet/network use policies. In a recent blog post, I explain why there's almost always a way to work a personal use clause into any policy.

About Bill Detwiler

Bill Detwiler is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and Tech Pro Research and the host of Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Prior to joining TechRepublic in 2000, Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop supp...

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Bill Detwiler is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and Tech Pro Research and the host of Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Prior to joining TechRepublic in 2000, Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop support specialist in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.